When no intent is indicated code to accidental. Undetermined intent is only for use when there is specific documentation in the record that the intent of the toxic effect cannot be determined.

Use additional code(s):
for all associated manifestations of toxic effect, such as: respiratory conditions due to external agents (J60-J70)
personal history of foreign body fully removed (Z87.821)
to identify any retained foreign body, if applicable (Z18.-)

Excludes1

  • contact with and (suspected) exposure to toxic substances (Z77.-)
  1. T60 Toxic effect of pesticides

    Includes:

    • toxic effect of wood preservatives

    The appropriate 7th character is to be added to each code from category T60

    • A - initial encounter
    • D - subsequent encounter
    • S - sequela
    1. T60.0 Toxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides

      1. T60.0X Toxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides

        • T60.0X1 Toxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, accidental (unintentional)

          Inclusion term(s):

          • Toxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides NOS
        • T60.0X2 Toxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, intentional self-harm
        • T60.0X3 Toxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, assault
        • T60.0X4 Toxic effect of organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, undetermined
    2. T60.1 Toxic effect of halogenated insecticides

      1. T60.1X Toxic effect of halogenated insecticides

        • T60.1X1 Toxic effect of halogenated insecticides, accidental (unintentional)

          Inclusion term(s):

          • Toxic effect of halogenated insecticides NOS
        • T60.1X2 Toxic effect of halogenated insecticides, intentional self-harm
        • T60.1X3 Toxic effect of halogenated insecticides, assault
        • T60.1X4 Toxic effect of halogenated insecticides, undetermined
    3. T60.2 Toxic effect of other insecticides

      1. T60.2X Toxic effect of other insecticides

        • T60.2X1 Toxic effect of other insecticides, accidental (unintentional)

          Inclusion term(s):

          • Toxic effect of other insecticides NOS
        • T60.2X2 Toxic effect of other insecticides, intentional self-harm
        • T60.2X3 Toxic effect of other insecticides, assault
        • T60.2X4 Toxic effect of other insecticides, undetermined
    4. T60.3 Toxic effect of herbicides and fungicides

      1. T60.3X Toxic effect of herbicides and fungicides

        • T60.3X1 Toxic effect of herbicides and fungicides, accidental (unintentional)

          Inclusion term(s):

          • Toxic effect of herbicides and fungicides NOS
        • T60.3X2 Toxic effect of herbicides and fungicides, intentional self-harm
        • T60.3X3 Toxic effect of herbicides and fungicides, assault
        • T60.3X4 Toxic effect of herbicides and fungicides, undetermined
    5. T60.4 Toxic effect of rodenticides

      1. T60.4X Toxic effect of rodenticides

        • T60.4X1 Toxic effect of rodenticides, accidental (unintentional)

          Inclusion term(s):

          • Toxic effect of rodenticides NOS
        • T60.4X2 Toxic effect of rodenticides, intentional self-harm
        • T60.4X3 Toxic effect of rodenticides, assault
        • T60.4X4 Toxic effect of rodenticides, undetermined
    6. T60.8 Toxic effect of other pesticides

      1. T60.8X Toxic effect of other pesticides

        • T60.8X1 Toxic effect of other pesticides, accidental (unintentional)

          Inclusion term(s):

          • Toxic effect of other pesticides NOS
        • T60.8X2 Toxic effect of other pesticides, intentional self-harm
        • T60.8X3 Toxic effect of other pesticides, assault
        • T60.8X4 Toxic effect of other pesticides, undetermined
    7. T60.9 Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide

      1. T60.91 Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide, accidental (unintentional)

      2. T60.92 Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide, intentional self-harm

      3. T60.93 Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide, assault

      4. T60.94 Toxic effect of unspecified pesticide, undetermined

Abbreviations used here:

NEC Not elsewhere classifiable
This abbreviation in the Tabular List represents “other specified”. When a specific code is not available for a condition, the Tabular List includes an NEC entry under a code to identify the code as the “other specified” code.

NOS Not otherwise specified
This abbreviation is the equivalent of unspecified.